Human Phenotype Ontology

Last uploaded: August 13, 2024
Preferred Name

Abnormal renal medulla morphology
Synonyms

Abnormality of the renal medulla

Definitions

Any structural abnormality of the medulla of the kidney. The renal pyramids of the adult kidney resemble a cone with a broad base adjacent to the renal cortex and the narrow apex that is termed papilla. The adult renal medulla is made up of 10-18 pyramids. A pyramid consists of the medullary collecting ducts, loops of Henle, vasa recta (straight capillaries) and the interstitium. The main function of the medulla is to regulate concentration of the urine. The urine flows from the collecting ducts into the renal calyces and pelvis.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0100957

comment

The renal pyramids of the adult kidney resemble a cone with a broad base adjacent to the renal cortex and the narrow apex that is termed papilla. The adult renal medulla is made up of 10-18 pyramids. A pyramid consists of the medullary collecting ducts, loops of Henle, vasa recta (straight capillaries) and the interstitium. The main function of the medulla is to regulate concentration of the urine. The urine flows from the collecting ducts into the renal calyces and pelvis.

creation_date

2011-12-12T10:02:15Z

database_cross_reference

UMLS:C4021911

definition

Any structural abnormality of the medulla of the kidney.

has_alternative_id

HP:0005582

has_exact_synonym

Abnormality of the renal medulla

has_obo_namespace

human_phenotype

id

HP:0100957

label

Abnormal renal medulla morphology

notation

HP:0100957

prefLabel

Abnormal renal medulla morphology

terms_creator

https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4530-3154

treeView

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0012210

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0012210

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